Reader: A Lot of Colorado Newcomers Get Nasty and Possessive Once They're Here

A reader comment about what many people see as the rising cost of living in Colorado triggered an explosion of responses, both pro and con. Here's the take of someone who thinks many non-natives undergo a not-always-pleasant change upon their arrival.

I've been in Colorado 50 years and would be the last person to tell anyone where to live or where to move. Over the years I've seen many newcomers morph into nasty possessive types after living here a few years. It's like they want to close the door behind them. In a few years I will moving to milder climate to get away from winter. I'm a looking at a broad area elswhere in the West where I'll go. But I'm not leaving yet. :)

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Michael Roberts has written for Westword since October 1990, serving stints as music editor and media columnist. He currently covers everything from breaking news and politics to sports and stories that defy categorization.